Drugstore Cowboy is a 1989 American crime drama film directed by the American filmmaker Gus Van Sant. Written by Van Sant and Daniel Yost, and based on an autobiographical novel by James Fogle, the film stars Matt Dillon, Kelly Lynch, Heather Graham and William S. Burroughs. It was Van Sant's second film as director. At the time the film was made, the source novel by Fogle was unpublished. It was later published in 1990, by which time Fogle had been released from prison. Fogle, like the characters in his story, was a long-time drug user and dealer. The film was a critical success and currently holds a 100% rating at Rotten Tomatoes, with an average score of 8/10 based on 27 reviews.
| Director | Gus Van Sant |
| Produced by | Karen Murphy, Cary Brokaw, Nick Wechsler |
| Screenplay by | Gus Van Sant, Daniel Yost |
| Starring | Matt Dillon, Kelly Lynch, James Remar, James LeGros, Heather Graham, William Burroughs |
| Music | Elliot Goldenthal |
| Cinematography | Robert Yeoman |
| Edited by | Mary Bauer, Curtiss Clayton |
| Distributed by | International Video Entertainment, Avenue Pictures |
| Released | October 06, 1989 (United States) |
| Running time | 101 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $2.5 million |
| Box office | $4.7 million |
| Netflix ID | 462211 |
About Drugstore Cowboy
Based in the 1970's, a group of drug users fuel their habit by robbing drug stores across the Pacific Northwest area. As they continue to rob different pharmacies and different storefronts each hitting is growing more dangerous.
Achievement of Drugstore Cowboy
This movie boasts an extremely rare 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Actor Matt Dillon cited this film as his personal favorite film he has ever done.
Top Facts You Did Not Know About Drugstore Cowboy
Films directed by Gus Van Sant.. William S. Burroughs.. Films set in Portland, Oregon.. Films set in the 1970s.. Films about drugs.
Latest information about Drugstore Cowboy updated on July 28 2021.
